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Hey Guys! Thanks for thinking of me. I'm on Day3 post op now and doing pretty well.
I had to be at the hospital at 5:30am and after getting an IV and marked up by Dr. M I was taken back for surgery 7:30am. Something that I didn't realize might happen - I had a really lightheaded reaction to being marked. There was something weird about someone manipulating my skin in such a clinical way. After that they gave me happy drugs and I dont' remember anything until about 6pm that night.
Getting out of bed was probably the most painful thing I've ever done. I will say that Sibley Memorial nailed it on Anesthesia because I as less sick than any other surgery, even though it was so long.
I've tolerated the narcotics very well and am already down to half the dose I'm allowed to take. Tonight I get to shower!
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
Since people have asked - Erin checked in with me and she's doing well! She's managing her pain and seems to be in good spirits. She's also really happy with her results as much as she's been able to see so far :D
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I hope all is going well, Erin!! Check in when you can!!
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I complained for 3 solid years that I wanted a TT - when my father passed and left me some money, my husband insisted i get the TT - the doctor said i had an umbilical hernia that needed repair, so that was the push I needed to get it done. I'm still pretty swollen, but can see a big difference. I'm sure I'll have no regrets.
VSG on 04/28/2014
Erin, I hope your surgery went well. Keep us posted on your progress.
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
Thank you, I will try to find your photos!
Greetings all. It has been a long time since I posted. 1 year ago (approximately) I had a Tummy Tuck & an upper body lift. I have had some wound issues with a spot in between my belly button and pubic area that just does not see to want to heal properly. The plastic surgeon has tried numerous things, even went to a wound care dr. and it healed up, but then it will eventually split back open. Anyone else have any similar issues?
I would like to help you but you cant fix stupid.
For my tummy tuck I used CareCredit/2 year/No Interest and paid it back in 7 months. Using CareCredit again, same deal for my BL and Mons fix on 3/2/18(and going to try to pay off soonest, if able).
Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs
Wooo! I'm glad Jaleo was awesome too :D
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
So exciting! Please post an update when you are able. I go for my LBL March 9th. I'll send healing vibes your way!
Referral sent: 1/26/15 / Sleep study: 2/23/15 / Orientation: 4/20/15 HRRH / Meet Dr. Hagen: 11/17/15 (no show) / Meet Dr. Klein: 12/10/15 / Trio appointments: 2/11/16 / Follow up appointment SW and RD: 3/16/16 / Dr. Glazer: 3/30/16 / Dr. Klein: 5/9/16 / Surgery date 5/25/16 / LBL with Dr. Nandagopal 3/9/18 - PS SW 155
HW - 280. Opti start - 280. Surgery day - 266. CW - 142.
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